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Surf

Rob and Kelly Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Surfing’s Greatest High Five

Wednesday December 16, 2015

And The Inertia's 5th birthday!

The Inertia
Staff
Creators

Leah Dawson Might Save Women’s Surfing

Tuesday November 10, 2015

“My biggest compliment is not that I surf like a man, but that I surf like a woman.”

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

ICON: Alex Gray

Tuesday December 23, 2014

By dealing with the death of his brother through a heroin overdose, Alex Gray personifies the resilience of the human spirit in chasing the ocean's outer limits through surfing giant waves.

The Inertia
Staff
Films

HI-5: The True Story of Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, and Surfing’s Greatest Heat

Tuesday December 15, 2015

The true story behind one of the most iconic moments in surfing: Rob Machado and Kelly Slater's high five.

The Inertia
Staff

Surf

Surf

Mason Ho Added to List of Competitors for Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Tim Bonython Makes a Homecoming in ‘Yorkes’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Calls Malibu ‘the World’s Most Dangerous Wave’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Highlights From an Early-Season Tubefest at Teahupo’o

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Drone Footage Shows Shark Circling Surfer In Northern California Lineup

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Five Surfing Brothers Explore Alaska in ‘The Search for Volcano Island’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Lightning Ignited a Forest Fire in the Grand Canyon

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

6-Foot Lance’s Right: Is There Anything Better In Surfing?

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Colapinto Brothers Hope a Rough Stop in El Salvador Is a Learning Experience

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Surfer Sprints to Save Woman Washed Onto Rocks at China Walls

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

2 Minutes of Gerry Lopez Surfing Pipeline in the 1970s

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Jetted to Indonesia to Score Barrels at This Secret Slab

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
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The Inertia
Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. We take pride in bringing our passion for the oceans and mountains to life through original films, reporting, and monumental gatherings. We aim to make a positive impact on our planet through partnerships with nonprofits working hard to preserve earth’s sacred places.

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